We put a premium on getting more people to see the reality. For us, having people come to a deeper understanding of the historical Bedouin life and traditions and how those are being changed over time is urgent. Questions?

The ways in which Um al-Khair brought me in as if I had always been there not only showcases its desire to connect with the world, but also highlights its steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Aaron Bhatoya

United States

What people are saying

Thank you so much for welcoming our Church of Scotland Behind the Wall Group to Um al-Khair. Everyone spoke warmly of our visit and of how impressed they were by your commitment to nonviolent resistance.

Ahmed’s Story

Ahmed Hathaleen’s story is the story of all young Palestinians living under military occupation. His day, like the millions of other of Palestinians, consists of navigating Israel’s matrix of racial oppression. You can help Ahmed and the millions of other young children like him by engaging in justice work so that they too can have a bright, healthy future.

Our Strategy

For too long, international aid and development money have had undue influence on Palestinian resistance to Israel’s military occupation. The Good Shepherd Collective is moving forward by building a sustainable, grassroots movement based on individual donations that are free from the entanglements of large donors with their own set of priorities. Funding our work by individual donations doesn’t just free us up from political influences — it also forces us to invest our time in networking and movement building. Our strategy of reliance on individuals’ donations puts the focus on staying in solidarity with the larger movement toward justice and allows our team to spend more time building effective strategies for change.

Your monthly donation ensures that we are able to keep a physical presence in the most marginal communities in the South Hebron Hills and do meaningful advocacy work. Your contribution is an essential investment to usher in a new future of peace and justice.

We are asking you to invest in this movement and give a small amount each month. Donating one, two, or three dollars a month makes a huge impact.

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We understand that the power of change comes from grassroots movements. When thousands of people rally in solidarity, change is inevitable. It’s that individual commitment that has brought us into this space. Will you join us in this movement with a monthly contribution?